Vertiv Holdings Co.

Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical Engineering

Vertiv Holdings Co. • $120K — $145K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5-7 years of experience in thermal management and advanced development projects.
  • Proven record of leading multi-disciplinary teams from concept to prototype.
  • Deep expertise in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Familiar with 3D CAD software, preferably CREO 4.0 and greater.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the technical strategy for advanced development thermal projects.
  • Serve as senior technical lead on project teams, ensuring timely and budget-compliant milestones.
  • Develop and document design guidelines for transition to product development teams.
  • Communicate complex technical information to senior leadership and external partners.
  • Mentor engineers and technical staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Establish relationships with external partners to advance thermal technologies.
  • Conduct thermal analysis and oversee testing for advanced cooling concepts.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and high-performance team environment.
  • Opportunity for mentorship and professional growth.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge thermal technologies and innovations.
  • Engagement with external research partners like universities and national labs.
  • Representation at industry conferences and standards bodies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Overview:
  • Define and lead the technical strategy for mission critical thermal advanced development projects from concept through prototype validation.
  • Serve as the senior technical lead on cross-functional project teams, directing engineering activities, resolving complex technical challenges, and ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
  • Develop and document comprehensive design guidelines and specifications for handover to NPDI teams when projects transition from advanced engineering to product development.
  • Communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, external partners, and customers.
  • Mentor and lead engineers and technicians on projects, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment and helping to develop the next generation of technical talent.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with external research partners (e.g., universities, national labs) to identify and advance emerging thermal technologies.
  • Conduct and oversee thermal analysis, modeling, and testing to validate advanced cooling concepts.
  • Influence technology roadmaps and provide expert guidance on industry trends, competitive technologies, and regulatory developments in thermal management and refrigerants.
  • Drive continuous improvement in advanced development methods, tools, and processes across the organization.
  • Represent Vertiv as a subject matter expert at industry conferences, standards bodies, and customer engagements.
  • Perform a variety of engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods to verify design requirements, which may include stress calculations, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
  • Develop solutions to complex problems where little or no precedence exists - the use of ingenuity and creativity is regularly required.
  • Other Duties as assigned


Requirements:
  • Highly self-directing with the ability to set priorities, define project scope, and drive results with minimal oversight
  • Extensive track record as a technical lead directing multi-disciplinary project teams from concept through prototype/validation, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent programs.
  • Demonstrated leadership in guiding and developing others to complete projects efficiently and on schedule
  • Demonstrated record of meeting deadlines and project goals
  • Deep expertise in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
  • Strong ability to write clear, actionable design guidelines and technical documentation suitable for use by downstream product development teams
  • Demonstrated history of delivering quality products to market with understanding and respect for phases of the product development process
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex technical concepts to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders
  • Recognized as a technical authority within the organization or industry
  • Experience with 3D CAD software, preferred CREO 4.0 and greater

Preferred:
  • Experience in cryogenic cooling system development
    • Experience in programming and/or creating thermal system energy models to compare new ideas to baseline systems
    • Experience using AI design tools for thermal components or systems (e.g., generative design, topology optimization, AI-driven CFD)
    • Experience with 2-Phase heat transfer fluids, including "natural" refrigerants, such as R744, R718, etc.
    • Experience with 1-phase and/or 2-phase Liquid Cooling technologies
    • Knowledge of psychometric chart and refrigeration cycles
    • Experience with CFD and/or FEA software, preferred Ansys
    • Understanding of manufacturing limitations, break sheet metal and formed copper tubes
    • Familiarity with data center thermal architecture and critical infrastructure cooling requirements
    • Patent portfolio or published research in thermal management technologies

Education:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or directly related degree at minimum.
  • Advanced Degree preferred.


Travel:

Up to 10%

About Vertiv Holdings Co.

Vertiv Holdings Co. is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. The company offers a broad range of products and services, including power management, thermal management, and IT infrastructure management. Vertiv serves customers in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, and financial services. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Learn more about Vertiv Holdings Co.
Size
20,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$183.6 million
Revenue
$4.3 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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